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BCIMO launches state-of-the-art event facilities
The Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), operated by the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO), has...
Nov 13, 20234 min read
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George and the Stourbridge Shuttle stand Side By Side
The Stourbridge Shuttle is excited to announce a pop-up charity merchandising event on October 10, working in partnership with the...
Oct 6, 20231 min read
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TOPAS Approved Light Rail Transit Signal
Mallatite Limited become the first UK company to gain TOPAS accreditation. With light rail becoming a more popular mode of transport in...
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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Appeal for tram volunteers in Blackpool
Ahead of another busy season, Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours is appealing for volunteers to help it run a packed programme of activities....
Feb 1, 20231 min read
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Students offered discounted tram travel for 80p a day with ‘refresher’ pass
NET is slashing the price of travel for students with a 6-month tram pass that will be available for the bargain price of £150 at three...
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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Metro extension in Digbeth enters new phase as initial preparations begin for track laying
Urban realm improvements which will help transform Digbeth as part of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension have been completed and new...
Nov 25, 20224 min read
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Shuttle driver organises military parade
Stourbridge Shuttle Driver, David Spruce, has organised a military vehicle parade which will see around 25 military vehicles travel...
Nov 10, 20222 min read
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Tram manager prepares to sleep rough for charity
Nottingham’s tram network is stepping up its support for some of the most vulnerable people in the communities it serves by backing an...
Oct 7, 20222 min read
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Digital solutions driving down light rail costs
The benefits of using digital software applications to manage light rail assets and projects are to be put under the spotlight during an...
Sep 2, 20222 min read
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Talbot Gateway Tram Extension reaches new milestone as tram testing will take place this week
Trams will run along the extended section of track along Talbot Road between North Pier & Blackpool North Tram Hub, as part of a...
Jul 1, 20222 min read
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European award for Nottingham’s talented tram manager
A member of the team running Nottingham’s tram network has been recognised as a rising star in the European transport sector after...
Jun 20, 20222 min read
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Pre Metro proposals published
Pre Metro are still pursuing their ambitions to segregate the current dual-track heavy rail lines between Stourbridge and the Round Oak...
Jan 28, 20221 min read
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Christmas Comes Early for Stourbridge Charity
The popular Side by Side Theatre Company has recently been surprised with sponsorship from the Stourbridge Shuttle operators, Pre Metro,...
Dec 16, 20212 min read
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New look tram unveiled as a ‘green symbol’ of Nottingham’s climate ambitions
NET and Nottingham City Council have unveiled a striking new look for one of Nottingham’s trams to help create a ‘green symbol’ of the...
Dec 2, 20212 min read
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Stourbridge Dasher seeks alternative funding opportunities
The Stourbridge Dasher, the proposed passenger service between Stourbridge and Brierley Hill, is now seeking funding from sources other...
Nov 5, 20212 min read
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Blackpool Trams win Most Improved System at Global Light Rail Awards
The Blackpool Tramway has won the award for the Most Improved System in 2020/21. The award, presented at the Honourable Artillery Company...
Oct 7, 20212 min read
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The UK’s Most Reliable Railway Operation
The Stourbridge Shuttle remains the UK’s most reliable train operation, recording an average PPM rating of 99.84% so far this year. It’s...
Sep 3, 20212 min read
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Lucchini Unipart Rail sign bogie overhaul contract with West Midlands Metro
Lucchini Unipart Rail (LUR) and Midland Metro Ltd (MML) are pleased to announce the signing of a 3-year collaborative contract with the...
Jul 26, 20211 min read
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Launch of Academy and recruitment campaign reflect Metro jobs boost
West Midlands Metro is set to create more than 160 new jobs as it expands with new lines due to open or being constructed in Birmingham...
Jul 23, 20213 min read
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Very Light Rail will be showcased at the Light Rail Conference
Pre Metro will be travelling up North to the Light Rail Conference on the 13th and 14th July. The operators of the Stourbridge Shuttle...
Jul 8, 20211 min read
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